Trains run to the minute, and the connection you want is planned for

The Swiss network is timed so that trains, buses, and boats meet each other; a five-minute connection is safe, and the SBB app shows platform numbers and live delays. Tickets aren't checked at gates but are checked on board, and riding without one is an expensive fine. Luggage can be sent ahead between stations for a fee. Lake boats and some cable cars are covered by the main passes; check the pass map. Quiet carriages mean quiet.